PrintEx visitors could get a first look at Mutoh’s new XpertJet 1682SR/1641SR 64” printers with new MS41 wide-gamut eco-solvent ink. The adoption of the ‘XpertJet’ branding maks a significant departure from the well-established ‘ValueJet’ name but this is far more than badge engineering.
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| Moroshi Suzuki of Mutoh Australia with the new XpertJet 1682SR eco-solvent printer |
The first two printers released offer either a single-head 4-colour version in the 1641SR or a 7-colour configurable inkset and dual printheads in the 1682SR
Other advances include:
- High Precision Aluminum Rail Mechanism -for high quality and stable printing
- Automatic Bi-Directional alignment with built-in colour sensor-save time by automatically calibrating printer alignments, increasing ease of use
- Multi-stage pressurizing mechanism-enhances media feed stability for various media
- Internal LED lighting-illuminates work area to easily monitor print status
- LED warning indicators–for each ink cartridge slot, showing remaining ink levels
- NewLED touch panel-user friendly touch panel which only displays keys necessary for desired functions
- MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM)-checks the printer’s operation status in real time. MSM mobile provides monitoring with a smartphone or tablet
- New media feed flange-allows operators easy media loading. When the flanges have been mounted in advance, it becomes easy and quick to exchange multiple rolls.
Availability and pricing will be announced in the near future, said Mutoh Australia General Manager Russell Cavenagh.
